2019 Map of Alpine

About this map

Alpine and the surrounding river valley anchor this topographic study of eastern Indiana, where the Whitewater River carves a path through the borderlands of Fayette and Franklin counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of country cemeteries and crossroads settlements that reflect generations of local residency, from Nulltown in the north to Laurel at the southern edge. Numerous family-named burial grounds like Halstead Cem, Wadams Cem, and Stevens Cem are distributed throughout the hills, providing a valuable map for genealogists tracing pioneer lineages. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems including Pot Cr, Fall Cr, and Garrison Cr, creating the varied elevation shown near Kokomo Hill Rd. To the southwest, Champion-Aire Lake sits among the headwaters of Sanes Creek, illustrating the rural character of the region in the late 2010s.